Quick and easy, Louisiana-style black-eyed peas with tomatoes, green bell pepper and onion sautéed in bacon drippings.

Tasty Black-Eyed Peas

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen black-eyed peas

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

3 tablespoons bacon drippings

1 (7 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Cook black-eyed peas according to package directions; drain well, and set aside.
2. Saute green bell pepper and onion in bacon drippings until tender. Add peas, tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring often.

Makes 6 servings.